Converting text in text box to two columns

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I have a list of ten items with numbered bullets. I want it to appear in two
columns rather than one. However, the columns function is not offered. How
do I split the text into two columns while retaining the numbering?
 
Chance's Dad said:
I have a list of ten items with numbered bullets. I want it to appear in
two
columns rather than one. However, the columns function is not offered.
How
do I split the text into two columns while retaining the numbering?
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\Since you didn't advise version of PPT, below instructions are for PPT
2003 or earlier. For PPT 2007 the same thing will apply but done from
Ribbon.

Open slide layout and click the two column Text layout. Highlight the extra
from the first column and drag to the second column. If the numbers revert
to 1 then highlight all the text in the second column, click Format, Bullets
and numbering, numbered and then click the proper style then change the
starting number to the first number for the new column.

PPT doesn't do columns any other way.
 
LVTravel said:
PPT doesn't do columns any other way.
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There is a columns feature in PPT 2007. It's on the Home tab of the Ribbon,
in the Paragraph group.

You might have to set the second set of numbers manually, though, as there's
no column break option. Ah, but a quick test here shows that hitting Enter
to move to the next column works and doesn't add numbers to the blank
paragraphs. Cool.
 
Echo S said:
LVTravel said:
PPT doesn't do columns any other way.
Click to expand...


There is a columns feature in PPT 2007. It's on the Home tab of the
Ribbon, in the Paragraph group.

You might have to set the second set of numbers manually, though, as
there's no column break option. Ah, but a quick test here shows that
hitting Enter to move to the next column works and doesn't add numbers to
the blank paragraphs. Cool.

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You are absolutely correct. Missed that when I looked at 2007. And if you
are doing the numbering it automatically works when going into new columns
just like earlier versions of Word works but better.

When you hit the enter key to bypass the end of the column to the next
column the numbering just picks up where the previous numbering left off and
doesn't add numbers to the blank line.
To skip a line and ensure that it stays without the number hold the shift
key down while hitting the enter key. Release the shift key and the next
number will appear on the next blank line. This is beneficial if you want
to go back and type in the blank line without having the numbers realign
like they would if you just hit the enter key to create the blank line.
Neat.
 
I see the columns feature on the ribbon in the Paragraphs section. However,
only the single column option is active. I have tried highlifhting all the
text and then going to the columns button. I have also tried starting with
an expty text box and then going to the columns button. However, in both
cases the two column option never activates. Am I doing something wrong.?

Echo S said:
LVTravel said:
PPT doesn't do columns any other way.
Click to expand...


There is a columns feature in PPT 2007. It's on the Home tab of the Ribbon,
in the Paragraph group.

You might have to set the second set of numbers manually, though, as there's
no column break option. Ah, but a quick test here shows that hitting Enter
to move to the next column works and doesn't add numbers to the blank
paragraphs. Cool.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx
Click to expand...
 
Try selecting the placeholder/textbox itself. If you've selected or clicked
in the text, just hit Esc to do so. Or click the edge of the textbox so the
shape is selected.

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What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx


Chance''s Dad said:
I see the columns feature on the ribbon in the Paragraphs section.
However,
only the single column option is active. I have tried highlifhting all
the
text and then going to the columns button. I have also tried starting
with
an expty text box and then going to the columns button. However, in both
cases the two column option never activates. Am I doing something wrong.?

Echo S said:
LVTravel said:
PPT doesn't do columns any other way.
Click to expand...


There is a columns feature in PPT 2007. It's on the Home tab of the
Ribbon,
in the Paragraph group.

You might have to set the second set of numbers manually, though, as
there's
no column break option. Ah, but a quick test here shows that hitting
Enter
to move to the next column works and doesn't add numbers to the blank
paragraphs. Cool.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx
Click to expand...
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That did it. Thanks!
Chance''s Dad said:
I see the columns feature on the ribbon in the Paragraphs section. However,
only the single column option is active. I have tried highlifhting all the
text and then going to the columns button. I have also tried starting with
an expty text box and then going to the columns button. However, in both
cases the two column option never activates. Am I doing something wrong.?

Echo S said:
LVTravel said:
PPT doesn't do columns any other way.
Click to expand...


There is a columns feature in PPT 2007. It's on the Home tab of the Ribbon,
in the Paragraph group.

You might have to set the second set of numbers manually, though, as there's
no column break option. Ah, but a quick test here shows that hitting Enter
to move to the next column works and doesn't add numbers to the blank
paragraphs. Cool.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx
Click to expand...
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